An evening of glistering 17^th Century gems awaits. Our two sets will feature trio sonatas performed by a quartet* led by Kati Debretzeni – with Huw Daniel (violins), Jonathan Manson (cello) and Sergio Bucheli (theorbo) – from a pantheon of neglected doyens of instrumental music in the decades before JS Bach.

Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707) was one of the most respected musicians of his time – the reason for Bach’s famous 250 mile walk in 1705 – whilst Johann Meister (1630s – 1697)  had a colourful career in various German courts and church jobs (as well as a stay in prison for defending workers’ rights). Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665 – 1729) was nurtured by Louis XIV, the ‘Sun King’ himself, before going on to become one of Paris’ most highly venerated musical figures. Yet the history of music tends to overlook these once central characters.

This event takes place in our events space. The ground floor pub bar will be open as usual for walk in drinks and food with tables available on a first come first served basis.